Littering public spaces set to cost Mysureans dear

Times News Network | Dec 21, 2017, 05:00 IST

Mysuru: Dumping garbage in public spaces is going to cost the citizens of Mysuru, literally. In a bid to ensure that public spaces do not turn into dumpyards, Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has decided to levy hefty fines on those found throwing garbage on the streets, and other public places. The directive comes amid efforts by the civic agency to regain the ‘Cleanest City’ tag in the Swachh Survekshan. While first-time offenders will be fined Rs 100 littering in parks, bus and train terminals, and urinating and spitting, the fine will increase ti Rs 200 if the offence is repeated. Similarly, households will be fined Rs 100 for failing to segregate waste. Pourakarmikas entrusted with the task of collecting waste from homes will be given the responsibility of informing their superiors about such failures. If households repeatedly fail to segregate waste at source, they will be penalised Rs 500. On the other hand, commercial establishments will be fined Rs 500 the very first time they fail to segregate waste, and the penalty will be doubled if they repeat the offence. One of the major problems that MCC is grappling with is disposal of construction debris, the civic agency has decided to levy a fine of Rs 1,000 on the individual or agency for failing to dispose of the waste properly, while repeat offenders will be penalised Rs 5,000. MCC commissioner G Jagadeesha said that the decision had been taken in accordance with the Karnataka Municipal Corporation (KMC) Act, 1976.